Water Wise Landscape of the Year Award

The Water Wise Landscape of the Year Award honors Tempe residences and businesses that maintain water wise landscapes by demonstrating excellent horticultural maintenance and design standards, while highlighting the beauty of native and other desert plants. Any home, business or neighborhood in Tempe is eligible to win the award if they maintain a water-efficient landscape while following horticultural best practices for maintenance and the seven principles of xeriscaping. Please see directions below to submit a nomination.

Did your property receive a Water Wise Landscape Nomination doorhanger?

If your property received a Water Wise Landscape Nomination door hanger, this indicates that Tempe Water Conservation Staff are encouraging you to self-nominate your landscape for the award. Participation is optional, and the property will only be considered if you submit a nomination form.

Submit a nomination

Nominations for the 2026 Water Wise Landscape of the Year Award are currently closed.

Self-nominations are encouraged, and residents may also nominate a neighbor, business, community organization or neighborhood/homeowners associations. Award winner(s) are recognized at the Neighborhood Celebration event. For more information about the event, visit the webpage here.

Award Recognition

A selected winner for the Water Wise Landscape of the Year Award will be recognized at the Neighborhood Celebration which will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9 to 11:00 a.m. at Kiwanis Park. For more information about the event, visit the Neighborhood Celebration webpage.

Share a water conservation story by emailing conservation@tempe.gov or by calling 480-350-8351.

To learn more or apply to become a Certified Water Efficient Home, click HERE.

Tempe offers an opportunity for businesses to gain recognition for their water conservation efforts.

To find out if your business is eligible to be a WET Certified Business, fill out this form and conservation staff will reach out to you with next steps.

To become a WET Certified Business:

1. Fill out the form above
2. Sing up for WaterSmart (if applicable)
3. Have a comprehensive water efficiency consultation to verify water saving fixtures and practices

Businesses that need assistance finding out if they are applicable for WaterSmart or have general questions about the certification can email conservation@tempe.gov or call 480-350-8351.

WET Certified Business Recipients:

FilterClean LLC

Dynamic Water Technologies

Drink Me! Tea Room

Drink Me! Tea and Treats

L3Harris

Receive recognition for commitment to excellent water management in your community! Top HOAs are recognized for successful operation of irrigation within 20% of customized water goals. Homeowner associations may be eligible after one calendar year of participation in the Large Landscape Water Efficiency Program.

 WET Certified HOA's 2025

Alameda Estates

Capistrano II

Hamilton Homes

Pecan Grove Village II